COUNTY OF  ALLEGHENY  Rich Fitzgerald County Executive  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28,2014  CONTACT:  Amie M. Downs 412-350-3711 office 412-327-3700 cell  Allegheny Alerts Expands to Include Public Works, Health  PITTSBURGH - Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced today that Allegheny Alerts has expanded toi include two more departments: Public' Works and Health. The free, non-emergency notification service allows individuals to sign up to receive information from the County on topics that they choose in a variety of formats. Beginning in April, users could sign up for alerts from thel Parks Department and the Kane Regional Centers; beginning today, users can also select to receive alerts from "We have nearly 1,300 people who have taken advantage of this service and are receiving alerts about the things thati interest them," said County Executive Fitzgerald. "With the addition oft these two departments, we can continue to ber more customer friendly and provide information that can help you better plan your workdays, weekends, holidays and outings, and know what's going on in your part oft the In order to receive alerts, you must create a user account by visiting www.aleghenycounty.uslalerts. Users are requested to provide some basic information which will be kept confidential and not used for any other purpose. Once the account is created, you can choose the topics you want and how you want thei information sent to you (email, text, voice) and where (home, work, cell) you want to receive it. You can change the information and topics at any time by logging into your account and modifying your Alerts will be sent periodically and timing depends on the situation. If you choose food information from the Health Department offerings, you may receive an alert that ai food establishment is closed on the day that the action is ordered, but a notice about newi food establishment openings could be received monthly. Again, you can change the information and topics your receive at any time, along with how and where you Public Works alerts can include information on county roads and bridges, as well as snow updates and state road information, as appropriate. Health alerts can include information on health and environment, air quality, food, public meetings and' hearings, events and observances, and information onl Live Well Allegheny. In addition to online sign up, residents have also had the opportunity to sign up at kiosks located at various county facilities, as well as offerings at certain special events throughout the county. Development continues with other county departments with the expectation that there will be additional  Public' Works and Health.  county."  choices.  receive those alerts.  alerts launched later this year.  ###  Office of the County Executive 101 Courthouse 436- Grant Street . Pittsburgh, PA1 15219 Phone (412) 350-6500 . Fax (412) 350-6512  N in